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Pandemic news

After some delays, work on Newcastle’s £28.9 million wellness centre at West Denton is underway
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
It has been confirmed that Liz Clark, CEO of the Health & Fitness Association, will
Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its first report on the wellness economy of
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
A new nationwide training initiative is equipping thousands of UK swimming coaches with the skills
Following a recently concluded public consultation, Rushmoor Borough Council is preparing a detailed planning application
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
Following a five year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Museum of Natural
In response to strong consumer demand, Guildford Lido in Surrey, UK will stay open, and
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The three-year Opening School Facilities initiative smashed all targets according to a report into its
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Following the creditors’ voluntary liquidation of United Fitness Brands (UFB) the assets have been acquired
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Frame, which operates boutique studios across London, has been acquired by Wellverse Fitzrovia Ltd, owner
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
Immersive therapy retreat provider Resurface has announced its line-up of non-traditional group surfing and mental
The UK government has got behind Joe Wicks’ latest initiative – Activate – a new
Marc Diaper, previously CEO of GymBox, has been revealed as the new CEO of Fitness
A creditors’ voluntary liquidation is in progress at London-based boutique operator, United Fitness Brands (UFB).
Spa staff compensation across market sectors has been revealed in the full 2025 US Spa
Social spa Alchemy Springs will reveal new bathing facilities in San Francisco at the start
12,300
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Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
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Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
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SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
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HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM magazine
Editor's letter
New insight from Deloitte and Grant Thornton shows record growth, but the real shift is towards identity and perceived value, revealing opportunities to deepen engagement with members
HCM magazine
Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
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CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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Pandemic news

After some delays, work on Newcastle’s £28.9 million wellness centre at West Denton is underway
With Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, announcing his resignation this morning and Andy Burnham as a
PureGym Group has announced that group chief financial officer, Alex Wood, is taking over the
The 20th State of the Industry Report from LeisureDB has revealed a resilient, expanding and
VivaGym – the fast-growing operator of high-value low-price gyms in Spain and Portugal – is
Activity levels are still rising among English adults according to Sport England’s new Active Lives
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay
According to the latest insights from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), 81 million Americans
After celebrating its 25th anniversary last year, Fusion Lifestyle has called in administrators after a
It has been confirmed that Liz Clark, CEO of the Health & Fitness Association, will
Amsterdam social wellness and recovery club, Renessence has reopened after an upgrade, including the addition
The US, China, Germany, Japan and the UK have the top five largest wellness markets
Sector representative body, UK Active, has expressed frustration that the UK government has overlooked the
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its first report on the wellness economy of
Energie Fitness has refreshed its brand identity as part of a broader overhaul that will
Following protests from the hospitality industry UK chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is looking set to make
The original founder of 24 Hour Fitness, Mark Mastrov, is returning as owner and executive
Urban Gym Group is gearing up to launch its Trainmore brand into the UK market
The UK government has announced a National Youth Strategy, backed by £500 million, to rebuild
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
Sport England has released the latest Active Lives Children & Young People Report for the
The global wellness economy reached a peak of US$6.8 trillion in 2024, according to research
"The fitness industry is facing an identity crisis," was Anna Bjustam's opening statement as she
Physiologist and co-founder of Future Practice and Pillar Wellbeing, Oli Patrick opened the HCM Summit
A new nationwide training initiative is equipping thousands of UK swimming coaches with the skills
Following a recently concluded public consultation, Rushmoor Borough Council is preparing a detailed planning application
GLL has confirmed it is taking over the Jubilee Hall Gym in London's Covent Garden
Following a five year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Museum of Natural
In response to strong consumer demand, Guildford Lido in Surrey, UK will stay open, and
The 2025 HFA Global Report, which looked at almost 30 markets, shows that around the
The three-year Opening School Facilities initiative smashed all targets according to a report into its
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released a report that captures microtrends emerging across the
Following the creditors’ voluntary liquidation of United Fitness Brands (UFB) the assets have been acquired
The luxury travel market is being reshaped by shifting regional wealth hubs and new generations
Frame, which operates boutique studios across London, has been acquired by Wellverse Fitzrovia Ltd, owner
Leisure DB has released its State of the UK Swimming Industry Report 2025. In the
Immersive therapy retreat provider Resurface has announced its line-up of non-traditional group surfing and mental
The UK government has got behind Joe Wicks’ latest initiative – Activate – a new
Marc Diaper, previously CEO of GymBox, has been revealed as the new CEO of Fitness
A creditors’ voluntary liquidation is in progress at London-based boutique operator, United Fitness Brands (UFB).
Spa staff compensation across market sectors has been revealed in the full 2025 US Spa
Social spa Alchemy Springs will reveal new bathing facilities in San Francisco at the start
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Safe Space Lockers
We provide a full turn-key solution for clients from design and consultation, through to bespoke ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Shua Fitness
Founded in 1996, Shua integrates intelligent technology, sports science, and premium fitness equipment to deliver ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Swim England press release: Swim England launches new Learn to Swim Growth Plan to support aquatic programme expansion
Swim England has strengthened its sector-leading Business Solutions offer with the launch of its Learn to Swim Growth Plan, designed to help aquatic providers unlock sustainable programme growth.
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
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